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BGH 789H

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,687 mi
Last recorded66,687 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGH 789H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 66,687 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 66,675 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired brake pad not fully seated in caliper (3.5.1n)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,631 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 66,519 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 66,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 66,483 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,404 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2012 66,403 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Oil leak

o/s/f brake pad securing pins slightly loose

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 66,371 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 66,317 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 66,128 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 65,637 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 65,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 65,315 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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BGH 789H is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGH 789H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGH 789H registered?

BGH 789H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is BGH 789H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGH 789H shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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